Nebraska: Panorama Point (5,429 feet)
Date: July 16, 2015 Distance: Drive up Elevation: 5,429 feet Bathrooms: None, private property Hours of driving brought us to the final approach: 11 miles of dirt road mixed with heavy gravel. Stones...
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Illinois: Charles Mound (1,235 feet)
Date: June 6, 2015 Distance: 2.5 miles round trip Elevation: 1,235 feet Bathrooms: High Point Park a few minutes away Since Jill and I started this crazy hobby we fondly refer to as highpointing,...
Delaware: Ebright Azimuth (448 feet)
Distance: A short walk from wherever you can find legal parking in the neighborhood Elevation gain: negligible Bathrooms: Available at the many strip malls along the way, but none at the HP Raina: December 2013...
Texas: Guadalupe Peak (8,749 feet)
Distance: 8.4 miles Elevation gain: 3,000 feet Time on Trail: 5 hours, including 20 minutes at the summit Bathrooms: Flushing toilets at Visitor’s Center and at Trailhead (.6 miles from each other) Date: April...
Review: 30L Shasta Weather Defense Backpack
Three adults tested this pack over the course of several weeks. We all reached the same conclusion: this pack is comfortable. Pros: Comfortable Compresses well Large capacity Easy to roll and secure top Straps adjust...
Georgia: Brasstown Bald (4,784 feet)
Distance: 1 mile, RT Elevation gain: 400 feet Bathrooms: Only port-a-potties in the parking lot and at the top when we were there, but it seems as if actual bathrooms will be opening when the weather is...
Tennessee: Clingmans Dome (6,643 feet)
Distance: 1 mile, RT on a paved path Elevation gain: 330 feet Bathrooms: Located at the visitor’s center Jill: March 2012 I procrastinated for weeks on this summit report because there are just so many other...
North Carolina: Mt. Mitchell (6,684 feet)
Highest Point East of the Mississippi River! Distance: 0.1 mile, RT (though my fitbit logged close to 1 mile RT – some of that was wandering around at the top) Elevation gain: 100 feet...
Review: Youth Hydration Pack
REVIEW: Youth Hydration Pack This Outdoor Products pack is a MUST HAVE for hikers and other active adults with kids old enough to carry them! Three kids (ages 7, 5, and 4) tested these...
Gear We Love
Love is in the air, and we’re reflecting on the important things in life: family, friends, and gear. If you’re looking for something to gift your favorite hiker or yourself, check out the...
